LUNCH AND LEARN SESSION OFFERED FOR SENIOR CIRCLE

Billie Jo Houtz, RN, Infection Control Practitioner at Sunbury Community Hospital recently provided a presentation on Influenza to members of the Sunbury Community Hospital chapter of Senior Circle.

Every year in the United States, an average of 5-20% of the population get the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized from flu complications. 

Mrs. Houtz provided some examples of actions that can be taken to protect against the flu:  1. Get a flu vaccine; 2. Avoid close contact with those who are sick; 3. Stay home when sick; 4. Use proper cough etiquette; 5. Use good hand hygiene—wash hands properly and thoroughly.

Senior Circle is a national non-profit organization that is committed to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older.  With more than 50,000 members and 70 chapters nationwide, each affiliated with a local hospital and led by a dedicated Senior Circle Advisor, Senior Circle provides an environment of learning, wellness and enjoyment for seniors.

The mission of Senior Circle is to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for seniors by providing programs that encourage continued learning, wellness, health and volunteering, coupled with a host of social activities.

For more information on the Sunbury Chapter of Senior Circle, please call 286-3339.

Chartered in 1895, Sunbury Community Hospital and Outpatient Center is an 82-bed acute care facility serving Sunbury, Selinsgrove, Northumberland and the surrounding communities. With a strong emphasis on community, the hospital is committed to the health and well-being of those in the region.